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Top 5 Food Vendors to Try At Artscape 2011

July 13, 2011 6:00 AM

(credit: Sherri’s Crab Cakes website)

Not only do thousands of people come to Artscape for the delectable art, but they also come to sample the festival’s various eats. This year, Charm City Hospitality, a concessionaire with a fresh sustainable approach to cuisine, will be gracing Artscape with their innovative (and green!) food offerings. Expect one-stop shopping at several vendors (no more waiting in long lines) and food trucks, and fresh ingredients and sustainable practices from food vendors. Not sure what to sample at Artscape? Here are the top five food vendors to check out.

(credit: Charm City Hospitality website)

Charm City Hospitality

Charm City Hospitality is not only the concessionaire for Artscape but they will also have their own vendors scattered amongst the festival. CCH will have everything a person usually looks for at a festival–traditional fest munchies, like hotdogs, burgers, fries, and even drinks! They will also have link sausages and quesadillas on their menu. CCH will be located at all the food courts.

(credit: Sherri's Crab Cakes website)

Sherri’s Fun Foods

A festival in Baltimore is not complete without a crab cake stand present. That’s just the rules. Sherri’s Fun Foods will be the go-to vendor for that classic fest crab cake. You can find Sherri’s Fun Food at the Wells Fargo Stage Food Court & the Festival Stage Food Court.

(credit: Better than Carolina BBQ Facebook page)

Better than Carolina BBQ

Based in Brandywine, Md., Better than Carolina BBQ is a southern eatery that uses divine top secret seasonings to marinate their meat in and only using the best fruit wood from D.C., as they slow-cook their dishes to juicy perfection. Artscape BBQ fans can expect Better than Carolina BBQ to have good finger licking BBQ essentials like grilled corn on the cob, bratwurst, pulled beef, and pork! Better than Carolina BBQ can be found at the Wells Fargo Stage Food Court.

(credit: Party in a Pita)

Party In A Pita

Specializing in vegetarian dishes, Party In A Pita also serves meat dishes such as stuffed lamb and beef gyros. This is the vendor visit for a Greek food fix. And if you’re craving falafels and pita wraps, they got ‘em. Party In A Pita will be located at Station North Food Court: A Taste of Baltimore.

(credit: Taharka Bros Ice Cream Facebook page)

Taharka Brothers

You can’t get more “green” than homemade ice cream. Got a sweet tooth? Taharka Brothers is the vendor to visit. And while you’re enjoying your frozen treat, you’ll be glad to know that Taharka Brothers is run by Sylvan Beach, a nonprofit that helps progress the young men of Baltimore City, so you know you’ll be helping out the community. Find Taharka Borthers at the Arts & Eats Food Court.